dollars in social security revenue, but you are quick to point out that it could mean a $10 billion deficit. explain to me more. >> well, i think the best study in this regard is by an expert named robert rector of the heritage foundation. he thought, given the folks that will be legalized, it will cost the taxpayers more than new revenues into the treasury. we went through a very deliberate process to come to those conclusions. and the net negative impact is billions of dollars. so i'm very concerned about that side as well. lori: you also point out some of these pet projects are eyebrow raised. south carolina republican center lindsay gramm once more for the meat industry. senator charles schumer pressed for special treatment for irish workers. such arubia looking for help from the cruise ship industry. does this suggest to you that these lawmakers may be more interested in keeping their jobs? >> well, i don't know. i bought your march were supposed to be banned, but maybe he's -- their special interest provisions for themselves, their states, very narrow provisions that clearly came out